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At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a User Acquisition Lead to join one of our clients ' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Ownership and Scaling

Own the strategy and performance across multiple paid channels, initially managing one or two and expanding based on success. Mentor junior buyers and guide creative/landing page workflows, while remaining hands-on

Build scalable acquisition funnels — from execution to iteration — with aggressive growth targets in mind

Run high-velocity testing loops (creatives, audiences, placements) to improve CAC and LTV

Contribute to channel strategy and cross-channel budget allocation

Collaborate with CMO and executive team on quarterly UA goals

Performance Analysis and Strategy

Monitor performance daily using tools like Voluum, GA4, and internal dashboards

Drive decision-making through deep analysis of CPA, ROAS, retention, and cohort behavior

Build and maintain internal reporting frameworks that guide strategic shifts and tactical moves

Creative & Funnel Optimization

Own the creative briefing process: define hooks, formats, and angles based on performance patterns

Collaborate closely with the content and product teams to launch and iterate on high-converting landing pages

Implement systems to reduce creative fatigue and increase speed of testing

Build strong relationships with traffic sources and negotiate premium placements and custom deals

Explore new acquisition opportunities (networks, formats, tools) and build internal evaluation criteria

Stay ahead of ecosystem changes (platform rules, algorithm shifts) and adapt strategy accordingly

Automation & Scaling Systems

Identify opportunities to streamline acquisition processes through automation and internal tools

Create SOPs, playbooks, and experiment pipelines for scaling campaigns efficiently

Challenges You’ll Tackle

Scale user growth from 30M to 100M in the next 12 months, optimizing for CAC, ROAS, and LTV — with full ownership of performance across your assigned channels.

Build and oversee a scalable creative engine : Define briefs, testing frameworks, and creative feedback loops that drive sustained performance.

Systematize landing page production : Set the playbook to launch, iterate, and scale high-converting pages, in close collaboration with product and design teams.

Expand the acquisition mix : Proactively identify, test, and scale new channels (direct-buy, programmatic, or paid social), ensuring strong evaluation and rollout systems.

Lay the foundations for a high-performance UA team : Lead by example in execution and strategy, and contribute to hiring, onboarding, and mentoring as the team grows.

5–7 years of experience in user acquisition, performance marketing, or growth — with a focus on paid traffic channels (direct-buy, programmatic, or paid social).

Proven track record of scaling campaigns with clear business impact (e.g., CAC reduction, LTV growth, revenue lift).

Expertise in media buying operations : deep knowledge of tracking setups, UTMs, postbacks, pixel integrations, and attribution flows.

Hands-on experience with platforms like Voluum, GA4, and acquisition channels such as TrafficJunky, ExoClick, TrafficStars, Meta, TikTok, or Google.

Analytical mindset with strong decision-making skills — comfortable owning dashboards, spreadsheets, and cohort reports.

Strategic experience building and scaling acquisition funnels — from creative testing to landing page optimization.

Cross-functional leadership : ability to collaborate with product, creative, and data teams to align on growth goals.

Experience mentoring or managing other buyers is a plus, but not mandatory.

Soft Skills

Strong communication & collaborative skills (perfectly fluent in English)

Goal-oriented, ownership and commitment

Doer mindset - we are moving fast and we need people who can find the right balance between executing, planning and strategy

Humble - willing to learn, open to feedback

#NSFW - you are comfortable building products that are based on uncensored models and content